Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Oriental Still Life

Description

A very fine orientalist still life depicting fine ceramics and a figurine of Napoleon. Laid to backing paper with a decorated gold border measuring 26 x 20.5cm. Unsigned. On wove.

Condition

Condition is typical for a picture of this age with some minor discolouration and foxing, but overall the appearance is very good.

Size

24 x 17.8cm (9.4" x 7")

Collection Information

From a 19th century album of very fine Victorian watercolours and graphite drawings by members of the Buckley family, who were an artistic Irish family originally from Cork. Featuring works by Charles Frederick Buckley (1812-1869), John Edmund Buckley (1820-1884), W. R Buckley and others. An original inscription in the album reads 'Mrs Holdernesse - the gift of her affectionate brother C F Buckley.

We have included images of the original album and this inscription for reference only - you will not receive these with your purchase. Collection Code 19vQ